{"product_id":"folk-tales-from-japan-fables-myths-and-fairy-tales-for-children-hardcover","title":"Folk Tales from Japan: Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales for Children - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFlorence Sakade\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eYoshio Hayashi\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Filled with now-familiar favorites, along with lesser known yet equally delightful tales, this enduring collection presents stories to enchant and enlighten young readers.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom singing turtles and flying farmers to a weeping dragon and rice bags that replenish themselves, readers of all ages will find engaging characters and moments of magic in these beloved Japanese folk tales. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe stories in this collection include: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Magic Mortar\u003c\/b\u003e--A tale that explains why the sea is salty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow to Fool a Cat\u003c\/b\u003e--A funny story about a clever woodworker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Rolling Mochi Cakes\u003c\/b\u003e--Good food, a beautiful song and a lesson on the benefits of sharing with others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Dragon's Tears\u003c\/b\u003e--A sweet tale about first impressions, kindness and inclusivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBroken up into 16 folk tales, this book will become a go-to for bedtime and storytime. Kids (and adults!) will have the opportunity to learn more about Japanese culture in a fun, accessible way.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlorence Sakade\u003c\/b\u003e (1917-1999) is widely recognized as a pioneer of English language publishing in Japan. She was an experienced editor and the author\/compiler of such favorites as \u003ci\u003eA Guide to Reading and Writing Japanese\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOrigami: Japanese Paper Folding\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eJapanese Children's Favorite Stories\u003c\/i\u003e. Her distinguished career spanned four decades, and she worked until her death in 1999 at the age of 82. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOne of the most popular children's book illustrators of his time, \u003cb\u003eYoshio Hayashi\u003c\/b\u003e (1905-2010) was among the artists who founded the Japan Children's Painting Association in 1961. He served as director of the Artist Copyright Federation of Japan and the Japan Art Association.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 11.2 x 8.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 04, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45785698009285,"sku":"9784805314722","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/NVZ6YmhHekVORmpUd1pMN2FmNGFhUT09.webp?v=1770663977","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/folk-tales-from-japan-fables-myths-and-fairy-tales-for-children-hardcover","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}